How do you say "Set up another time" in Simplified Chinese?

"Set up another time" in Simplified Chinese is "再约个时间". This phrase is commonly used in China.

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How to Say ‘Set up another time’ in Simplified Chinese

Q: What does "再约个时间" mean in English?

"再约个时间" means "Set up another time" in English. Usage tip: [再 + verb + 个 + noun] is a handy pattern for setting something up again: [再约个时间] is "set another time." You can reuse it with other nouns, like [再找个地方] "find another place."

再约个时间

zài yuē gè shí jiān

[dzeye yweh guh shir-jyen]

💬 Usage Tip: [再 + verb + 个 + noun] is a handy pattern for setting something up again: [再约个时间] is "set another time." You can reuse it with other nouns, like [再找个地方] "find another place."

Phrase Breakdown

再约

zài yuē

to arrange again; make another appointment

Used when proposing to schedule something for another time.

Example

我们改天再约。

Let’s arrange another time another day.

Words in this phrase

再

zài

[dzeye]

again; then

Used to suggest doing something later or arranging another opportunity.

Example

这次先简单聊聊，下次再约个时间。

Let’s just chat briefly this time, and arrange another time next time.

约

yuē

[yweh]

to arrange; to schedule

Used when making plans for a meeting or appointment.

Example

我们可以再约个时间详细谈。

We can arrange another time to talk in detail.

个时间

gè shí jiān

a time; a time slot

Refers to setting a specific time period for meeting.

Example

找个时间聊聊。

Find a time to chat.

Words in this phrase

个

gè

[guh]

measure word

A general classifier here used with 'time' to indicate one time slot.

Example

我想找个时间给您打电话。

I’d like to find a time to call you.

时间

shí jiān

[shir-jyen]

time

A specific moment or period available for an activity.

Example

如果你有时间，我们再约个时间见面。

If you have time, let’s arrange another time to meet.

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